Telangana - Study Mode

[#11] Who wrote the book Ranganatha Ramayanam?
Correct Answer

(D) Gona Budha Reddy

Explanation

Solution: Ranganatha Ramayana was written by the poet Ranganatha, also known as Gona Budda Reddy, between 1300 and 1310 A.D. This Ramayana was composed in 17,290 couplets (in Dwipada metre).

[#12] Who wrote the book Suka saptati?
Correct Answer

(D) Palavekari Kandireepati

Explanation

Solution: Suka saptati was written by Palavekari Kandireepati. Shuka saptati or seventy Tales of the Parrot is a famous cycle of stories in Sanskrit literature.

[#13] Who wrote the book: "Vaijayanthi Vilasam"?
Correct Answer

(C) Sarangu Thammaiah

Explanation

Solution: Sarangu Thammaiah wrote Vaijayanthi Vilasam. He is the first poet in the court of Mohamad Quli Qutub Shah.

[#14] Who wrote the first Sanskrit inscription in Telangana?
Correct Answer

(A) Ehavala Chantamula

Explanation

Solution: The Nagarjunakonda inscription of Ikshavaku king Ehavala Chantamula issued in his 11 th regnal year (4 th century AD) was considered the earliest Sanskrit inscription in South India.

[#15] With reference to the issues surrounding the closing of Kuntala Waterfalls, consider the following statements: 1. It is the highest waterfall in Telangana. 2. The waterfall is located in a Gond region. 3. The waterfall is in the Sahyadri range. Which of the above statements is/are true?
Correct Answer

(D) All are correct

Explanation

Solution: Kuntala Falls is known to be the highest waterfalls in the state, thus making it the most popular weekend getaway from Hyderabad. The road till the entry point of Kuntala Falls is passable and about 400 steps have to be trekked down to reach the bottom of the waterfall.